COVID-19: Mohammed Bin Salman, Trump discuss coronavirus fight

White House says US president spoke on phone with Saudi crown prince

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Mohammad Bin Salman and Trump during their meeting in the Oval Office in April 2019.
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Washington: US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman discussed the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and “re-energizing global economies” during a phone call on Thursday, the White House said.

The two leaders also discussed regional and bilateral issues and the prince “reaffirmed the strong United States-Saudi defense partnership,” a White House spokesman said.

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